Create the Perfect Holiday Get-Together Using the Art of Presentation

Do you ever wonder how to improve your holiday get-togethers? Let us show you the way. 

When hosting a meal, focus on how you present the food. Presentation is an excellent way to convey your care to the guests.

Communicate With Your Food Spreads
Top Shelf Concepts explains, “Food presentation acts as a form of communication between a chef and guests, conveying a message of care, attention to detail, and culinary expertise.” 

You want guests to eat your food, and food presentation helps to stimulate appetites. When people see a visually appealing dish, their brains interpret it as desirable. So, ensure your food isn't overlooked because of its underwhelming appearance.

Take From These Tips!
So, when it comes to the art of entertaining through presentation, here are ideas curated for the holidays:

• Choose a color scheme and a theme. Feel free to stray away from the traditional red and green! Maximalism and jewel tones are trending, including deep orange, emerald green, and sapphire blue.

 

• Use thoughtful details like personalized packaging, unique decor, and statement pieces.

 

• Artistically arrange your food, considering balance, color, and harmony. Sonsie advises, “Vibrant hues can create a sense of freshness and excitement, while muted tones convey elegance and sophistication.”

 

• Add fragrance and beauty with organic elements, such as carnations, peonies, and amaryllis.

 

• Allow Martha Stuart to inspire you. Here are some holiday table decorations that she tried:
  1. Linens folded into Christmas tree-shaped napkins
  2. Festive tablecloths
  3. Crimson and silver table settings
  4. Felt holly leaves with jingle bells to put on the plates
  5. A glittery bowl of faux lemons served with lemon drop candies
  6. A leaf motif for the table settings
  7. Metallic table settings and candle holders

 

• Number your place settings, and let your guests pick a number. That way, thinking about where to sit won't be a hassle. Then, you can place another number under the place settings, and that can indicate where everyone will sit for dessert, encouraging everyone to mingle throughout the night.

Order Serving Products and Decor From Division 9 Laser Design
Of course, what the food is served on is just as important. At Division 9 Laser Design, we laser engrave items you can customize and display at your festivities. We can engrave words and pictures of your choosing on any of these products:

• Charcuterie boards
• Serving trays
• Wooden cutting boards
• Whiskey barrel lid serving trays

You may opt for us to apply a glittery or glossy food-grade epoxy finish. So, your decor will be beautiful and safe to eat off of.

So, call Division 9 Laser Design in Saugatuck, MI, at 616-935-2121 or fill out the quote form to customize your order and receive a quote! Invest in durable and festive quality serving decor you can use year after year.

Happy holidays!

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